Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads.

A

B

C

A. Removable conduit connector

B. Hole below terminal block opening

C. Strain relief threads

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.

4.Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:

4-wire(recommended)

3-wire(if 4-wire is not available)

Electrical Connection Options

If your home has:

And you will be

Go to Section

 

connecting to:

 

4-wire receptacle

A UL listed,

4-wire connection:

(NEMA Type 14-30R)

120/240 volt

Power supply cord

 

minimum,

 

 

30-amp, dryer

 

 

power supply

 

 

cord*

 

4-wire direct

A fused

4-wire connection:

 

disconnect or

Direct Wire

 

circuit breaker

 

5"

box*

 

 

 

(12.7 cm)

 

 

3-wire receptacle

A UL listed,

3-wire connection:

(NEMA type 10-30R)

120/240 volt

Power supply cord

 

minimum,

 

 

30-amp, dryer

 

 

power supply

 

 

cord*

 

3-wire direct

A fused

3-wire connection:

 

disconnect or

Direct Wire

 

circuit breaker

 

3¹⁄₂"

box*

 

(8.9 cm)

 

 

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

BF

A

C DEG

A.4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug

C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong

E. Spade terminals with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Ring terminals

1.Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2.Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

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Maytag W10099070 manual Wire connection Power supply cord, Style 2 Direct wire strain relief